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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1949

Page

3

Monroe Woman's club hosts fall social with guest speaker

Mrs. Eugene Baker of Kenosha, president of the Wisconsin Federation of Women's clubs district one, attends as hon ored guest at Monroe Woman's club fall social in St John church vestry. Robert J. Burkhard, WW II Merchant Marines veteran and UW international relations student, speaks on his seven month Europe photo tour after a reception for city teachers.

Eugene Baker Kenosha Wisconsin Federation of Women’s Clubs Monroe Woman’s Club St. John’s Church Robert J. Burkhard Burkhard John J. Burkhard 13Th Avenue University of Wisconsin Europe Young Burkhard Monroe Senior High School Merchant Marines Atlantic Mediterranean Black Sea Department of International Relations L. A. Koenig Charles B. Marvin Doris Messmer Mmes Herbert M. Ainsworth Arthur W. Black John H. Bruni Robert V. Chinnock Robert FE. Davenport Louis J., Goethals Theodore A. Hartman Alan Goodmiller Alice Holtshopple Earl R. Johnson Rose H. Johnson Robert W. Kramer Fred W. Kundert Herbert E. Lanz Edna Mackey Arthur S. Peterson William T. Plate Maurice W. Quinn Paul W. Snowden Theodore O. Stauffacher Herman A

Walter Stauffachers Feted on Anniversary

Neighbors surprised Mr and Mrs Walter Stauffacher at their Monroe area home to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Four tables of 500 were played with honors won by Mrs Walter Stauffacher William Rupnow Mrs Rupnow and Herbert Stauffacher. A basket lunch was served at midnight. Attending were Vincent Thomm Allie Holtshopple William Rupnow Herbert Johnson Carl Wyss Werner Rutsch Herbert Stauffer and Glen Harvey.

Walter Stauffacher Monroe Route 4 William Rupnow Rupnow Herbert Stauffacher Messrs Mmes Vincent Thomm Allie Holtshopple Herbert Johnson Carl Wyss Werner Rutsch Glen Harvey

Lois Stauffacher to Wed Clayton Olsson October 30

Lois Charline Stauffacher and Clayton M. Olsson plan a October 30 wedding at 2 30 PM in St Johns Church. Both couples work at Hoffmans dry cleaning and the couple are from nearby Woodford and Route 5. A Brownie Troop 13 picnic at Kiwanis Youth Cabin was led by Mrs Robert Kingdon with car contributions from Mrs Arthur Wagner Jr Mrs Paul Kubly and Mrs Robert Trumpy.

J. J. Stauffacher Route 5 Lois Charline Clayton M. Olsson S. M. Olson Woodford St. John’s Church Paul C. Kehle Miss Stauffacher Mr. Olson Hoffman Brownie Troop Kiwanis Robert N. Kingdon Arthur Wagner Jr Paul Kubly Robert Trumpy

Legion Auxiliary Honors Three Members For Outstanding Work

The Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion club house honored three members for outstanding work. Miss Helen Burkhard received a certificate of merit and a gift for 16 years as a Girl Scout leader Troop 3. memorial services were held for Mrs. Paul Gerber and Mrs. Ursula Knobel. a $15 donation was approved for the Christmas Gift Shop project.

Frederick F. Lanz A Legion —Iary Legion Club House Lillian B. Fisher Monroe Helen Burkhard Howard Smith Auxiliary Burkhard Paul Gerber Ursula Knobel Veteran’s Hospital

Sunday Trail Ride Planned at Bosshart Farm

Green County Boots and Saddles club plans a Sunday trail ride at the Conrad Bosshart farm on Route 2 Brodhead with a 12 event horse show to end the day. Members met at Decatur Community hall for a dance with music by Milo Swenson Mrs Wallack and others. Next club meeting is a basket social at Decatur hall on November 3. A second trail ride is planned for October 16 at Walter Finster farm near Magnolia.

Conrad Bosshart Brodhead Green County Boots and Saddles Club Decatur Community Hall Milo Swenson Riley Wallack Horeb Decatur Hall Walter Finster Magnolia

St John’s Society Elects Three Officers

The St John’s Aid Society elected three officers with 74 members present. Mrs Fred B Marty becomes second vice president, Mrs Fred Fritz Jr secretary, and Mrs Ernest Deininger member at large. Mrs Fred Grimm will lead as president through next year. Layettes and towels for Europe were prepared, with packing planned for the next meeting. They received an invitation to the workers conference October 18 at Swiss Evangelical and Reformed church New Glarus and to hear Miss Muriel Lester at 8 PM.

St. John’s Aid Society Fred B. Marty Fred Fritz Jr Ernest Deininger Woman’s Guild Fred Grimm Europe Evangelical and Reformed New Glarus Muriel Lester

Religious lecturer Miss Lester to speak on The Church

Miss Lester, a 33 year lecturer and author of religious books, will give a talk titled The Church The Hope of The World at p m on October 19. Luncheon committee yesterday included Mrs. O N Moldenhauer and Mrs. Ernest Thallman.

Lester O. N. Moldenhauer Ernest Thallman

Young Adult Group Plans Fall Rally Here

A district Methodist Young Adult fall round-up will be held at the Monroe church with a 1 15 p.m. ash e dinner. Panel discussions at 2 15 p.m. include Worship and Spiritual Action led by Rev. Dallas D Landrum of Union Presbyterian Monroe Revitalizing the Christian Home by Rev. Charles Bell of Madison First Baptist Monroe Fellowship and Recreation led by Larry R Kitchen Monroe Recreation at 3 15 p.m. under Grace Anderson Monroe High School PE director. Children care at a neighboring church during discussions.

Methodist Monroe Dallas D. Landrum Union Presbyterian Church Christian Home Charles Bell First Baptist Church of Madison Madison; “Fellowship and Recreation,”’ Larry R. Kitchen Merle Abby First University Methodist Church Grace Anderson Monroe High School

Dinner Meeting Held For Babler Employees

Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Babler and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Babler hosted a 7 p.m. dinner at Banjo Pete's highway restaurant for Chocolate Shop employees. A brief business meeting followed with attendees including Mmes. Marie Waelchli, Ronald Trickel, George Yeazel, Dorothy Remus, Ruth Waeffler, Yvonne Whipple, Donna Reuter and Lois Bruny.

Alvin Babler Henry Babler Chocolate Shop Banjo Pete’s Highway Mmes Marie Waelchli Ronald W. Trickel George Yeazel Dorothy Remus Ruth Waeffler Yvonne Whipple Donna Reuter Lois Bruny

Leng Hewett Tie The Knot In Rockford Lutheran Rite

Arlene Marilyn Leng and Clarence Paul Hewett were married Sunday in Rockford in a simple ceremony at Messa Lutheran church. The couple, attended by relatives, includes Leng of Brodhead and Hewett of Rockford with family present.

Brodhead Arlene Marilyn Leng Route 1 Clarence Paul Hewett Rockford Marion Leng Earl Hewett Clyde P. Karicker Messa Lutheran Church Ellen Taylor Lee Smith Durand Hewett Brodhead High School Whitewater State Teachers College Davis School Juda

Navy Vets Residing With Bride’s Parents

Two men who spent years in the navy are currently living with the bride’s parents following their marriage.

Bridge Club Honors At Mrs Halverson Home

Mrs Harold A Halverson hosted her bridge club at 2426 12th Street last evening. Honors went to Mrs Roy Kubly Mrs Harris German and Mrs Lois Fritsch.

Bridge Club Harold A. Halverson 12Th Street Mmes Roy Kubly Harris Germann Lois Fritsch

Episcopalians Reject Freer Divorce Canons

The United States Episcopal Church triennial convention in San Francisco defeated proposals to liberalize marriage canons. Bishops sought to allow dissolution of marriages for causes arising during wedlock as well as before the wedding, but conservatives won a decisive victory.

San Francisco House of Deputies United States Episcopal Church House of Bishops

LaCrosse Jail Food Declared Inadequate

An investigator from the state public welfare department found LaCrosse county jail inmates not receiving enough to eat. Of 30 prisoners, 25 reported food was insufficient to prevent weight loss. though the meals were wholesome, the investigator doubted there was enough for idle prisoners.

Madison State Department of Public Welfare LaCrosse County M. A. Skaff Skaff

Admitted Looting at Adventurers Camp on Fence Lake

Undersheriff Robert Schroeder said yesterday a gang of 10 to 14 year old boys confessed to a series of breakings at the Adventurers camp on Fence Lake. The youths admit about eight thousand dollars in damage to camp buildings and equipment.

Eagle River Robert Schroeder Adventurers Fence Lake

Predicted Revolts Tied to China's Communist Victory

A journal predicts that a communist victory in China will spark revolts across Asia. It cites anticipated uprisings in India Burma Indonesia and other Asiatic nations as a likely consequence.

Bucharest Cominform Journal China India Burma Indonesia

Busy Bees Homemakers and State Line Troopers Meet

Miss Mamie Tillema led landscaping lessons at the Busy Bees meeting hosted by Mrs. Leonard Boyton with co hostess Mrs. Jacob Lenn Jr. Plans for the Christ man fair and Fun and Frolic night were discussed. State Line Troopers hostess Mrs. John Schlappi led 15 members in noting secret pals and planning Fun Night and the Christmas Fair.

Busy Bees Mamie Tillema Busy Bees Homemakers Club Leonard Boyton Jacob Lenn Jr Otis Wells LaVerne Lenman Tillema Charles Hartwig Jr Charles Hartwig Sr Jacob Senn Jr State Line John Schlappi Winslow State Line Troopers Homemakers Club Winston Stewart Fred May George Abplanalp Harold Staley Route 1

Friendly Circle Homemakers Meet Plans and Leaders

The Friendly Circle Homemakers met Wednesday evening with Mrs. Wizard Matzke and Mrs. Forrest Briggs guiding a home ground improvement lesson. The group met at Mrs. Orville Hawthorne’s home route 1. A citizenship report was given by Mrs. Fred Ziltener and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for November 2 at Mrs. John Meichtry’s home. Project leaders are Mrs. Ralph Lichtenwalner and Mrs. Fred Ziltener. Present were Mmes. Robert Wuthrich, Homer Retzlaff, Forrest Brices, Willard Matzke, John Meichtry, Carl Jensen, James F. Stearns, Alfred Trump y, Paul Wuthrich, Ralph Lichtenwalner, Fred Ziltener, Orville Hawthorne and Harold Matzke.

Wizard Matzke Forrest Briggs Friendly Circle Orville Hawthorne Fred Ziltener John Meichtry Ralph Lichtenwatner Mmes Robert Wuthrich Homer Retzlaff Forrest Brices Willard Matzke Carl Jensen James F. Stearns Alfred Trumpy Paul Wuthrich Ralph Lichtenwalner Harold Matzke

Class Milk Boosted In Freeport Rockford Area

The October class I milk price in the Freeport Rockford marketing area rose 5.1 cents to 3.943, up from 3.892 per hundred pounds. Class II milk advanced from 3.492 to 3.543 per hundred pounds under the federal order.

Freeport-Rockford

Bridge Count In Pittsburgh Area Surpasses Nine Hundred

Pittsburgh and surrounding Allegheny county report more than 900 bridges spanning the region. The figure highlights the dense infrastructure network as engineers assess maintenance and safety needs across urban and suburban crossings.

Pittsburgh Allegheny County

Legion Leader Warns of Welfare State Risks

National American Legion commander George N. Craig told reporters at St. Paul that rising calls for more government services could erode rights and freedoms. He spoke as AFL leaders renewed support for broader federal social security, housing aid, and health insurance proposals.

St. Paul The American Legion AFL Truman George N. Craig Legion

Defining a Welfare State by Responsiblity to Citizens

Craig described a welfare state as one that accepts full responsibility for the economic needs of its citizens. He contrasted this with a state labeled as welfare but not truly a welfare state.

America Craig

Iodine Deficiency Causes Goiter in North Central States

Report notes high goiter cases in the north central U.S. due to iodine deficient soil and water. Authorities warn of health risks and call for iodine supplementation and dietary awareness.

North Central United States

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Woman's Walter Stauffachers Lois Stauffacher Harvey S. Stauffacher Chiropractor White Block Legion Auxiliary Bosshart St. John’s Society Wenger and Kramer Hardware Babler Employes Arlene Marilyn Leng, C.P. Hewett Marry Swiss Cheese Shop Hiway North m Connors Connors Plumbing and Heating 11Th Street Episcopalians LaCrosse He.rbs Kiliss the Chocolate Shop Lydia Lady Borden Toffee Borden's News of the Homemakers Lewis Adair Frank Kline 17Th Avenue Stackpole and Schild Our Motor Sales First National Bank Member Federal Reserve System Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation Specabay Gmcs Green County Auto Co WLAD
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